Question

Study notes for Unit 2 Test

Buffalo soldiers were given_______

For their bravery during the Indian Wars.

Cowboys were important to the cattle industry. Most Cowboys were not skilled at________

Woman were involved in the Cattle Industry.________
drive

________Was the first woman in Texas to work on a cattle

Cattle was very important to the economy of Texas. Beginning in 1779 Settlers were allowed to drive the
cattle_________

Answer 1

Here are suggested answers (with brief notes):

- Buffalo soldiers were given the nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" for their bravery during the Indian Wars.
- Cowboys were important to the cattle industry. Most cowboys were not skilled gunfighters (the Hollywood image is exaggerated).
- Women were involved in the cattle industry. Some women rode on cattle drives.
- Molly (Mollie) Goodnight was the first woman in Texas known to work on a cattle drive.
- Cattle were very important to the economy of Texas. Beginning in 1779 settlers were allowed to drive the cattle to market.

If you’d like, I can look up textbook citations or give a short paragraph about each item for study use.